Rhode Island License Law
A Rhode Island broker suspects that an affiliated salesperson has been stealing from escrow funds. The broker should:
AIgnore it unless a client complains
BInvestigate the concern, terminate the relationship if warranted, notify the DBR, and potentially report to law enforcement✓ Correct
CTransfer the salesperson to a different broker
DHave the salesperson reimburse the funds privately
Explanation
A broker who suspects escrow theft must act promptly: investigate, terminate the salesperson if warranted, report to the DBR (as required by license law), and consider reporting to law enforcement. Failure to act can implicate the broker as well.
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